Antique Oil Painting, Leahurst Park, view from,Florence Nightingale, Signed B Smith, 1901

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Antique Oil Painting, Leahurst Park, view from, Florence Nightingale,

Signed B Smith, 1901

This charming antique oil painting on canvas depicts a tranquil pastoral scene at Leahurst Park, Derbyshire, historically renowned as the former home of Florence Nightingale. The composition shows young girls resting and playing beneath mature trees in a gently rolling landscape, conveying a sense of innocence, leisure, and rural calm.

Executed in soft, harmonious tones, the artist has captured the lush greenery of the park, with distant hills and a winding watercourse adding depth and atmosphere to the scene. The figures are delicately rendered, their relaxed poses enhancing the painting’s peaceful and nostalgic character.

The work is signed by the artist B* Smith** (signature partially indistinct) and is presented in an elegant gilt frame, which complements the painting beautifully and adds a refined decorative presence. The painting offers both artistic merit and historical interest through its association with one of England’s most celebrated estates.

A rare and evocative work, ideal for collectors of British landscape painting, Victorian or Edwardian art, or those with an interest in English social and cultural history.

Size: 81 x 55 cm
Ready to hang and enjoy.

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